3G Custom Taillights??
02-20-2012, 01:18 AM
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3G Custom Taillights??
So, I had a dream the other day about some custom 3g TL tails on my car. All I remember is that they looked SICK NASTY, and I woke up wanting them so I did a quick sketch on a business card and forgot about it until an hour ago.
Took the initial idea to multiple concepts and here is what I came up with:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/76745184@N04/6908141295/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/76745184@N04/6908142135/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/76745184@N04/6908141739/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/76745184@N04/6908142361/For the 4th one I just decided to have fun with. lol try to decode the secret message
The sad part is, I have no idea how I would go about this concept.. Could anyone give me suggestions/recommendations/requests? ANY help will be very much appreciated
Took the initial idea to multiple concepts and here is what I came up with:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/76745184@N04/6908141295/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/76745184@N04/6908142135/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/76745184@N04/6908141739/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/76745184@N04/6908142361/For the 4th one I just decided to have fun with. lol try to decode the secret message
The sad part is, I have no idea how I would go about this concept.. Could anyone give me suggestions/recommendations/requests? ANY help will be very much appreciated
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02-20-2012, 09:43 AM
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not crazy about this style, but the 3rd is the most appealing to me, i know it was just a gimick, but how did you plan on doing the TL one on the other side ?
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02-20-2012, 03:32 PM
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I decided to get a set of 07-08 Base tails and painted everything black but leaving the LED area clear...
02-20-2012, 03:36 PM
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lol, so we've got some mixed reviews huh?
Just to get the confusion out of the way, I do not want to get vinyls over the oem tails to get this look (that is disgusting lol). However, I would potentially want to build a brand new housing for a brand new set of bulbs or w/e necessary to accommodate my design. I came across deathmetal's thread on some custom 2g TL tails.
http://www.acura-tsx.com/forums/showthread.php?t=838468
gna have to read it thoroughly for some sort of insight.
In the meantime, I'll post a pic of a drawn sketch tonight for better understanding.
Just to get the confusion out of the way, I do not want to get vinyls over the oem tails to get this look (that is disgusting lol). However, I would potentially want to build a brand new housing for a brand new set of bulbs or w/e necessary to accommodate my design. I came across deathmetal's thread on some custom 2g TL tails.
http://www.acura-tsx.com/forums/showthread.php?t=838468
gna have to read it thoroughly for some sort of insight.
In the meantime, I'll post a pic of a drawn sketch tonight for better understanding.
02-20-2012, 03:46 PM
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While your designs look cool, all of the white areas you've added cover up the LED areas.
You're going to have to build, solder, and custom mount LED boards around the white areas.
You're going to have to build, solder, and custom mount LED boards around the white areas.
02-20-2012, 04:06 PM
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I initially got the idea after admiring your tails as well as DM's. I do have some experience in manufacturing plastic housings, however my soldering skills are
and clueless with custom boards.. So for now, I was thinking about purchasing a depo tail to check out the internals for measurements and fittings. *quick question: are the depo tails identical to the 07-08 tails?I just wish DM was back to answer bajillions of questions..
02-20-2012, 04:30 PM
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Exactly I initially got the idea after admiring your tails as well as DM's.
I do have some experience in manufacturing plastic housings, however my soldering skills are and clueless with custom boards.. So for now, I was thinking about purchasing a depo tail to check out the internals for measurements and fittings. *quick question: are the depo tails identical to the 07-08 tails?
I just wish DM was back to answer bajillions of questions..
I initially got the idea after admiring your tails as well as DM's. I do have some experience in manufacturing plastic housings, however my soldering skills are
and clueless with custom boards.. So for now, I was thinking about purchasing a depo tail to check out the internals for measurements and fittings. *quick question: are the depo tails identical to the 07-08 tails?I just wish DM was back to answer bajillions of questions..
Some people question the quality but I didn't notice a difference.
Why would you want to do that?
02-20-2012, 07:42 PM
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Okay so here it is in VERY rough form.
I have no idea what the internals of the tails consists of, gotta wait til this weekend to order some depo tails to experiment + measure.
(please excuse the lousy drawing + iphone pic, did the best I could do at work..)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/76745184@N04/6913389345/
*Please note, the above pic is not a finalized design, so feel free to hate
Just want to clear things up for myself step by step.
I have no idea what the internals of the tails consists of, gotta wait til this weekend to order some depo tails to experiment + measure.
(please excuse the lousy drawing + iphone pic, did the best I could do at work..
)http://www.flickr.com/photos/76745184@N04/6913389345/
*Please note, the above pic is not a finalized design, so feel free to hate
Just want to clear things up for myself step by step.
02-20-2012, 07:48 PM
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Good sketch.
I assume you work in a field that requires good sketches?
I assume you work in a field that requires good sketches?
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02-20-2012, 08:10 PM
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Thanks!
Yes, industrial design. We sketch stuff, cad stuff, sand stuff, and paint stuff all day.. now that I finally have a car to mod, im super excited!
btw ive seen a couple of your pshop skills and boy they look real! Great progress thread too; I'm reading it as I am typing this, and your DIY's look very easy to follow.
Yes, industrial design. We sketch stuff, cad stuff, sand stuff, and paint stuff all day.. now that I finally have a car to mod, im super excited!
btw ive seen a couple of your pshop skills and boy they look real! Great progress thread too; I'm reading it as I am typing this, and your DIY's look very easy to follow.
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02-20-2012, 09:18 PM
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I like them all except for #4.
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#3 does look good....
OP that sketch is AWESOME !!! now that i would buy in a heartbeat....
OP that sketch is AWESOME !!! now that i would buy in a heartbeat....
02-21-2012, 12:07 AM
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I should have posted a poll on this thread huh? So much love for number 3! BUT don't pick your favorites now, we've got more coming tomorrow 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/76745184@N04/6914586651/
My beautiful 8.5"x11", 3x6 TL Ass Template
http://www.flickr.com/photos/76745184@N04/6914586651/
My beautiful 8.5"x11", 3x6 TL Ass Template
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^^^ i dont see any difference in any of em
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^ red text = sarcasm bro....haha....
02-21-2012, 02:29 AM
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that sketch u did looks great the way it is like a stretched backwards "C". i think if you can make your tail lights look like that it would be amazing. i told you before that i liked option 1 and 3 but so far they remind me of those new mercedes (S-class?) tailights not too big a fan of that "style"
you should make a full drawing of the TL and send me a copy! drawing skills are amazing
you should make a full drawing of the TL and send me a copy! drawing skills are amazing
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02-21-2012, 06:38 AM
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if so click the link and see the bottom of the last page.
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...=839214&page=4
even if you can't thanks for looking.
02-21-2012, 09:09 AM
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Please excuse my newbness 
Ah yes the S-class tails, I do know what you mean. Don't think they would look well on the TL, because I just noticed the TL tails have a slight angle on them which makes them look smaller than they are from a direct rear view. Those subtle "C"s would look
About the drawing, I'll work something out
Haha i was looking at that thread the other day, and wanted to post up my spin on the tri-state sticker. But I thought I would be thread jacking.. BUT i do like where that script is going! GJ
By the end of this week I'll definitely try to clean up the lettering.
that sketch u did looks great the way it is like a stretched backwards "C". i think if you can make your tail lights look like that it would be amazing. i told you before that i liked option 1 and 3 but so far they remind me of those new mercedes (S-class?) tailights not too big a fan of that "style"
you should make a full drawing of the TL and send me a copy! drawing skills are amazing
you should make a full drawing of the TL and send me a copy! drawing skills are amazing
About the drawing, I'll work something out
looking forward to this ! any chance you can do AZ and me a favor by cleaning something up with your art skills ?
if so click the link and see the bottom of the last page.
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...=839214&page=4
even if you can't thanks for looking.
if so click the link and see the bottom of the last page.
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...=839214&page=4
even if you can't thanks for looking.
By the end of this week I'll definitely try to clean up the lettering.
02-21-2012, 12:53 PM
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These tails are so damn hot. I cant wait to get the extra money saved up to get this done. I have to have it on my WDP, no idea why, but i must have it.
02-21-2012, 02:35 PM
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I'm also doing this mod but going with a different style. I was about to purchase the tails light and the tl DEPO tails lights to experiment but then i got a notice in the mail about the PS Vita so the tail lights project will have to wait LOL
Can't wait to see the outcome of your project
Can't wait to see the outcome of your project
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02-22-2012, 02:46 PM
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Really liking lower picture. Stock red tails tinted with red lenses removed? Sorry, I'm new at this.
02-22-2012, 04:14 PM
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^^^ Its an 07-08 Base tail light....you have to cut it open and (he - Tyler) painted it black....
i would honestly jump on these tails the minute Tyler sells em (that is if he does)....
i would honestly jump on these tails the minute Tyler sells em (that is if he does)....
02-22-2012, 05:57 PM
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Heres a little preview.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/76745184@N04/6775722568/
After I completed one page, I knew I could juice out more designs.
Then I figured, why not go all out and have multiple views?!
Because that 3/4 rear angle does not do justice!
so... stay tuned!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/76745184@N04/6775722568/
After I completed one page, I knew I could juice out more designs.
Then I figured, why not go all out and have multiple views?!
Because that 3/4 rear angle does not do justice!
so... stay tuned!